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ELI VERA

Chicago

Summary

I am a passionate worker in the childcare field with over 10 years of experience in Chicago. I believe children are amazing people, and we as educators are there to guide kiddos into becoming their own, unique, independent selves. I am artistic, thoughtful and adaptable. My experience with ages Newborn/Infant - 14 yrs in both group and individual care, have taught me how to balance children's needs and wants while respecting parent's boundaries and routines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Sitter

SmartSitting
11.2021 - Current
  • Skilled in accommodating children of varying ages and backgrounds.
  • Experienced in handling special requirements, including dietary and medical needs.
  • Capable of adjusting caregiving approaches to suit individual child preferences.
  • Proficient in creating inclusive environments for all children under care.
  • Committed to fostering positive relationships with both children and parents.
  • Able to quickly adapt to changing schedules and unexpected situations.

PreK Assistant Teacher

Stepping Stones Nursery School
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Lead a 15 children group through their daily schedule of meals, nap, playing and learning.
  • Produced weekly lesson plans.
  • Managed classroom cleanliness especially with DCFS COVID standards.
  • Maintained close relationships with parents and students.
  • Kept record and contact with parents throughout the day on BrightWheel.
  • Wrote bi-annual Assessments and ASQs on each student.
  • Maintained Gateways membership and PDR.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement.

Child Sitter

Chime By SitterCity
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Childcare services all around Chicago.
  • Learned new routines specific to each family's needs daily.
  • Responsible for hygiene, safety, feeding, enrichment, entertainment.
  • Follows specific direction yet able to improvise creatively.
  • Traveled with families to care for children, giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.

Child Sitter

Sitter's Studio Agency
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • High-end childcare services in both hotels and residential homes in Chicago.
  • Caring for children with an artistic focus, encouraging creative stimulation with various activities.

Education

Food Service Sanitation | 2019 - 2024 -

Illinois Food Management
Chicago, IL

CPR & First Aid Certified Dec 2024 -

American Heart Association
Chicago, Il

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

American Academy of Art
Chicago, IL
2012

Skills

  • Educated in Reggio Emilia, Montessori and gentle parenting styles
  • Meal preparation, mindful of nutrition for growth
  • Maintaining stable routine and schedule while being flexible and resourceful with any needed changes
  • Bathing and dressing
  • Planning age-appropriate, engaging activities
  • Maintaining safe environment while encouraging independence and exploration in movement and creativity
  • Light housekeeping, including laundry, dishes, tidying
  • Monitoring screen time as per parental direction
  • Intuitive problem solving
  • Able to communicate positively with children and guardians

References

Jackie and Aaron Murray; Walker (4 yr) and Lilah (2 yr)

  • Jackie: 773.209.7407
  • 2 years of regular weekly nannying.


Mandy Sove; Finn (4 yr) and Haakon (2 yr)

  • 630.551.5918
  • 1 year of regular weekly nannying


Tamara Gittleson; Noa and Gil, 17 yrs

  • 206.351.2655, Tamaragittelson@hotmail.com
  • 2 years of daily nannying, 8 yrs of occasional sitting, overnights, check-ins.

Timeline

Child Sitter

SmartSitting
11.2021 - Current

PreK Assistant Teacher

Stepping Stones Nursery School
10.2018 - 07.2020

Child Sitter

Chime By SitterCity
01.2016 - 01.2019

Child Sitter

Sitter's Studio Agency
05.2014 - 06.2017

Food Service Sanitation | 2019 - 2024 -

Illinois Food Management

CPR & First Aid Certified Dec 2024 -

American Heart Association

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

American Academy of Art

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